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Washington DC – Today, Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Ralph Hall (R-TX), along with several GOP Committee members, sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, offering recommendations on areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction.

In the letter, the lawmakers wrote:

“Like you, we recognize the necessary task of controlling our nation’s ballooning deficit and getting our citizens back to work. We also understand that the long term health of our country depends on our global competitiveness and the ability to continue to innovate. With that in mind, we are recommending over $1.5 billion in savings in FY12 alone. We believe that the attached recommendations prioritize research and development programs that protect our national security and leadership, allow private investors and the marketplace to thrive without undue Federal influence, and have the most potential for sustained long-term growth.”